Mind Your Body/Pain and Injury Massage

Working with Karen has been life changing! She has helped me clear and heal so much childhood trauma from my life. I feel lighter and better every time I go for a session. Karen is truly gifted and knows her stuff! So grateful I was lead to Karen!

My mom was in town to visit and she specifically asked me to find her someone to help deal with her pain and injuries from her past accidents. After the appointment, my mom raved at how amazing the massage was and how it was the best one she ever received. Karen really listened to what my mom needed and went above and beyond with making her feel heard and cared for. Thank you Karen!!

I cannot more highly recommend Karen and her somatic experiencing therapy. I look forward to our future sessions!

She's a skilled healer--one of the very best I know.

I was lucky enough to find someone so experienced and well-equipped to provide massage therapy for someone with chronic pain and a complex medical history after a long search.

Now Karen is finishing her 3 year training program to offer Somatic Experiencing therapy.

Under Karen’s expert guidance, I’ve begun learning how anxiety and upset manifest in my body, giving me more of a chance to recognize those feelings in the future and feel empowered to handle those situations differently.

Somatic Experiencing is all about consent!
In sessions, Karen directs conversation with gentle questions.
Want to sit on the couch or table?
Would you like me to touch your shoulder? Or elsewhere drawing our attention to it? Is this touch too light or too hard?
I am to focus on what I’m feeling, not what I’m thinking or remembering, per se.

No pressure to answer quickly.
Silence and not knowing are ok.

Society socialized us to feel uncomfortable saying what we want or establishing boundaries that are actually respected.

Turns out I wiggle the toes of my right foot when I’m anxious.
Knowing that now about myself, I’m starting to better recognize when I’m getting anxious or uncomfortable.
That recognition has *started* to afford me the opportunity to pause when I begin to feel uncomfortable and ground myself.
To honor my own feelings and intuitions and pursuit of wellness.

I leave my SE session with Karen feeling peaceful, validated, and empowered.

To my understanding, If you suffer from a history of trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, or other mental health issues, there's a good chance Somatic Experiencing by Karen could help you!

ETA: Karen's new "SoundBed" is awesome. It's this immersive experience with headphones, a multi-sectioned mattress, and pre-programmed coordinated sound and vibrations settings with different themes. I did a "healing" themed setting and was really surprised how powerful the experience was. Something about the sensory combination helped me stay more present in my body and the moment, in a way I'm not usually able to manage. It's a one of a kind experience, and I'll definitely be back for more!

Somatic healing with Karen is the best decision I’ve made. She is extremely skilled in the somatic experience and does a wonderful job making you feel confident and comfortable throughout the whole process.

Karen is hands down the best massage therapist I have ever gone to. I have lower back issues and have been going once a month and I cannot sing her praises enough. She is highly gifted, intuitive and skilled, as well as being a great person in general. I'm so happy I found her, the physical relief I get when I see her is truly amazing.

I had a great experience with an 80-minute massage with Bill. I came in for relief from a running injury and knots in my shoulders. Bill was very professional, and he got right to work customizing a massage to address my problem areas. I got a lot of relief from tension and pain after one visit. The location is clean, and was nice and quiet for the massage.

I've been getting massage from Karen for about a year and a half. I'm a long time runner and I have used massage, primarily for preventative maintenance, for over twenty years. I've had massage from at least twenty different individuals in several states. Karen is gifted. She is, by far, the most gifted and intuitive massage therapist I have had the pleasure of working with. I try to get in to see her once or twice a month even though I rarely have a specific issue I need worked on. I think that she may be a main factor as to why I rarely need anything worked on.

Karen will pay attention to your specific areas of concern and work on whatever areas necessary leaving you feeling like you really received a therapeutic but relaxing massage.

Karen is the best massage therapist that I have ever gone to and I have gone to a lot. She really cares about helping you and can easily find all the problem spots. I have been going to her for almost a year and I will never see anyone else. I have back and leg problems and she helps me so much. She is professional and friendly and makes a big difference in my quality of life. You will not be disappointed!

Bill was excellent. Very professional and listened when I told him what areas were bothering me on my shoulder. Very knowledgeable on stretching for further pain relief at home. Bill is skilled in prenatal massage and I Will definitely be using him on a routine basis both before and after baby.

Karen is the best massage therapist I have come across. I have sent her numerous clients over the years and she has never disappointed. She takes care of a wide range of injuries and listens to what the client is telling her. She is excellent at assessments and pain and injury for people. You will never go to another massage therapist once you try Karen.

Karen gave me a prenatal massage at six months pregnant. She was friendly, kind and made sure I was really comfortable. Most importantly, she was able to alleviate back pain associated with my pregnancy. I highly recommend her and will definitely choose her next time I need massage therapy.

Karen has treated my wife and I for quite some time now. As a chiropractor and physician, there aren’t too many massage therapists I can confidently refer to, but Karen is one of them. I trust her with everyone I send to her. Couldn’t ask for a better massage therapist.

Karen has treated me and my daughter for years now, and she is simply the best. I am bad about waiting until I am in a good amount of pain, and Karen always works me in and treats me like family. She is calm, kind, generous, and a wonderful healer. My daughter has jaw pain due to playing the violin, and Karen has helped her tremendously. I wish I could give her more stars!!

Both Bill and Karen are amazing! I deal with chronic back pain due to a major injury resulting in a couple surgeries. They both have helped me tremendously. I would highly recommend.

Bill is 1 of the best! Communication is key. If you need deep tissue or just a relaxing massage, he's your guy. He has helped me recover over the years from multiple health issues, I'm forever grateful for his compassion and talent.

Karen is the best at what she does. Do not hesitate to book an appointment. She's helping me heal after major surgery. I highly recommend her!

This was a last minute appointment after being in a vehicle for 16 hours and my body was just horribly sore. Karen's name was given to me and I was able to get an appointment with her the same day. She's absolutely fabulous. I've gotten plenty of massages over my adult years and this was by FAR the absolutely best! Thank you Karen.

Absolutely the best massage - I travel internationally and have enjoyed massages in many parts of the world, but KV is far and away the best. I've been going to Karen for many years and will continue to go for many more! Thanks Karen, you da best b

I am very grateful that I found Bill - I suffer from consistent migraines and TMJ and his massage therapy has helped with both of these issues and eased my pain. I couldn't recommend him more and can't wait for the next visit.